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There are three prerequisites for a duty to support (maintenance) to exist:
Which are further divided into:
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Is usually paid on a monthly basis and commences from the date of the divorce. This will continue until the receiver of spousal maintenance passes away.
If circumstances of any or both parties change drastically after the divorce, the Court may be approached to change or even discharge the maintenance accordingly.
Is used for a specific, fixed period only. The fixed period that is agreed upon cannot be extended or shortened.
Occurs when a small amount (for example R1) is ordered to be taken per month as maintenance. This usually occurs when the spouse responsible for paying maintenance is not in a financial position to afford maintenance at the time of the divorce, but there is a large chance that they will become financially stronger in the future.
This puts the receiver spouse in a position to approach the Court at a later stage to ask for more maintenance if they can prove the need and affordability in the light of improved financial circumstances of the maintenance payer.
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In terms of Rule 58 (Magistrates Court) and Rule 43 (High Court) is maintenance that is payable pending divorce litigation. One must apply for a special order from the Court for such a grant.
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Every child is entitled to maintenance from their parents, which provides for clothing, housing, education, dental and medical care, as well as recreation.
A parent’s duty to support only comes to an end when the child becomes self-supporting. However, a parents supporting duty could revive should the child cease to be self-supporting for reasons such as: ill health or disability. It must also be noted that a major is not supported in the same lavish manner as a minor.
For expert legal advice regarding the different types of maintenance, and legally applying for and obtaining maintenance support, please contact Van Deventer & Van Deventer Incorporated.
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